Documentation
Daily Log
A daily record of job site activity, weather, workforce counts, and progress. Often digitized to improve accuracy.
What is a Daily Log?
A daily log is a record of activity on a construction site for a given day. It serves as the official, contemporaneous record of what happened, and is often the first document referenced in disputes.
What it Captures
- Weather
- Manpower (by trade)
- Equipment
- Materials delivered
- Work completed
- Visitors
- Inspections
- Issues and delays
Digital Daily Logs
Modern daily logs are created from a mobile app, with photos, GPS, and auto-fill. The log is signed by the superintendent and distributed to the team.
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Looking for software that helps your team capture these inspections in the field? See our field inspection software or construction inspection software.